Most Popular Country Music of 2020

The most popular country music of 2020 is a great way to get into the genre. There are many different artists that are releasing great music this year.

Introduction

In this article, we’ll take a look at the most popular country music of 2020 so far. We’ll discuss the top streaming songs, albums, and artists, as well as touch on some of the biggest moments in country music this year.

The top three songs of 2020

1. Bluebird- Miranda Lambert

“The Bones” by Maren Morris

“The Bones” is a song recorded by American country music singer Maren Morris. It was released to radio on July 15, 2019 as the lead single from her second studio album, Girl. The song was written by Morris with Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz. “The Bones” is a break-up anthem about sustaining a relationship through its ups and downs, with Morris saying she wanted to write a song about “enduring love”.

Musically, “The Bones” is a mid-tempo country pop ballad with an anthemic chorus. The song’s production features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, and keyboards. The song received critical acclaim from music critics, many of whom praised Morris’ vocals and the song’s production. It became Morris’ first number one hit on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart in August 2019 and also topped the US Hot Country Songs chart. In February 2020, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified “The Bones” double platinum for selling over two million units in the United States.

“The Bones” won two awards at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards: Single of the Year and Song of the Year. At the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, “The Bones” was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song but lost both to Billy Strings’ “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”.

##Heading: “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
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“10,000 Hours” is a song recorded by American country music duo Dan + Shay and Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released to country radio on October 4, 2019 as the lead single from Dan + Shay’s self-titled third studio album through Warner Bros. Records Nashville. The song reached number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Hot Country Songs chart in January 2020. It also peaked at number four on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and Canadian Hot 100 chart. In March 2020, “10,000 Hours” was certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling five million units in combined sales and streaming equivalent units in the United States; it became Dan + Shay’s first five-times platinum single in America as well as their highest-certified single overall there until it was later surpassed by their next single “I Should Probably Go to Bed”. In April 2020, it was reported that “10,000 Hours” had surpassed one billion streams globally across all platforms; making it one of only six songs released in 2019 to achieve this milestone so far along with Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”, Billie Eilish’s
“Bad Guy”, Shawn Mendes’ “Señorita”, Ed Sheeran and Bieber’s own duet “I Don’t Care”, as well as Lizzo’sTruth Hurts which achieved this feat earlier in September 2019.” 10,000 Hours” also became Bieber’s thirty-first career entry on Billboard’s Hot 100 songs chart surpassing Michael Jackson’s total of thirty hits.”10,000 hours” is also currently nominated for three Grammy Awards at next year’s ceremony.”

##Heading: “Die from a Broken Heart” by Maddie & Tae
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Maddie & Tae is an American country music duo composed of Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye who are both vocalists and guitarists. The duo signed to Mercury Nashville Records in 2013 after influences including Dixie Chicks reassured them that there would always be room for traditional sounds within modern country music despite doubters who predicted that their sound would not fit within contemporary format playlists dominated by bro-country sounds popularized throughout much of 2010s; Maddie & Tae then achieved breakout success with their debut single “Girl in a Country Song” which satirized how women were portrayed within bro-country songs while using clever wordplay set against twangy acoustic guitars giving them their first number 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs list dated August 30th 2014 followed up with Top 5 hit “Shut Up & Fish” before opening up for Carrie Underwood during her Storyteller Tour.. After taking some time off writing new material they finally returned in early October 2018 with lead single “Die from A Broken Heart” which would go on to become their 2nd number 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs list dated January 19th 2019 while eventually being certified Platinum by RIAA denoting 1 million units sold cumulatively across all digital platforms including sales & streaming equivalent units

“Die from a Broken Heart” by Maddie & Tae

“Die from a Broken Heart” is a song co-written and recorded by American country duo Maddie & Tae. It was released to radio on January 13, 2020 as the lead single from their forthcoming album. The song was written by Maddie Marlow, Taylor Dye, Jonathan Singleton and Deric Ruttan. “Die from a Broken Heart” is a heartbreak ballad in which the narrator compares the pain of a breakup to physical agony.

The song peaked at number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts, becoming Maddie & Tae’s first number one hit on both charts. The song also peaked at number 21 on the Hot 100 chart, making it their highest-charting single on that chart to date.

“One Big Country Song” by Midland

“One Big Country Song” is a single by American country music band Midland. It was released in April 2020 as the lead single from their second studio album, Start Here. The song was written by the band’s lead singer Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Shane McAnally. “One Big Country Song” became Midland’s first number one hit on both the Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts.

The top three albums of 2020

It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone and we’re already getting ready for the next decade. But before we do, let’s take a look back at the past year in country music. These are the three albums that dominated the charts and our hearts in 2020.

“Wildcard” by Miranda Lambert

“Wildcard” is the seventh studio album by American country music singer and songwriter Miranda Lambert. It was released on November 1, 2019, by Vanner Records and RCA Records Nashville. The album’s singles are “It All Comes Out in the Wash”, “Locomotive”, “Mess with My Head”, “Settling Down”, and “Bluebird”.

“What You See Ain’t Always What You Get” by Luke Combs

“What You See Ain’t Always What You Get” is the third studio album by American country music singer Luke Combs. It was released on October 23, 2020, by River House Artists and Columbia Nashville. The album features the singles “Lovin’ on You”, “Better Together”, and “Without You”.

“Never Will” by Ashley McBryde

“Never Will” is the debut studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde. It was released on April 6, 2018, through Warner Bros. Records Nashville. Produced by Jay Joyce, the album includes the singles “Girl Goin’ Nowhere”, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega”, and “Radioland”. Upon its release, Never Will received critical acclaim from music critics. At Album of the Year, which assigns a weighted average score to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an 84 out of 100 based on 4 reviews, signifying “universal acclaim”.

Conclusion

As we conclude our look at the most popular country music of 2020, we see that there are a variety of genres and artist styles that have been popular this year. From more traditional country sounds to contemporary crossover hits, there is something for everyone on this list. We expect that these artists and songs will continue to be popular in the coming year and beyond.